2014 Chevrolet Spark Hatch LS (Manual) User Reviews

Enjoying my new Chevy Spark

By Michael Boyle (I am an Owner), Feb. 08, 2015

I purchased a Chevy spark about a month ago and have been enjoying it ever since. It is a fun little car with enough pep to get around city driving with great fuel economy. I took my Chevy Spark into ... morePros: great fuel economy, good car for city driving. Easy to park, comes in fun colors, easy to clean seats. Cons: limited cargo spacehide

Best Car

By Nurullo (I am an Owner), Feb. 08, 2015

This car is best for city driving for small families, has economy fuel consumption. Easy to drive and comfortable. But need to give attention to the back and side windows which is small and you cannot... morehide

Loving my new Spark!

By sassycsssie (I am an Owner), Jun. 25, 2014

I bought my 2013 Chevy Spark a few weeks ago and I just love it! It's a lot of fun to drive and it gets terrific fuel economy. I got the manual transmission and it's easy to shift and makes it a fun ... morePros: Fun, cheap price, great fuel economy, nice manual transmissionCons: Not very fast, somewhat cheap interior, limited carbgo spacehide

2014 Chevrolet Spark Overview

The Chevrolet Spark is offered in three different trims: LS, 1LT and 2LT. Standard equipment even on the base LS includes air conditioning, power steering, power windows, tilt steering-wheel adjustment, a rear defogger, variable intermittent wipers and a 4-speaker AM/FM radio. Spark 1LT adds some popular equipment, including keyless entry, power locks, cruise control, power side mirrors and upgraded 6-speaker audio with USB and aux inputs, satellite radio and Chevrolet's MyLink Touch system, which has a 7-inch color touch screen and allows hands-free and audio-streaming capability, as well as access to apps such as Pandora and Stitcher.

Standard Sparks are powered by an 84-horsepower, 1.2L 4-cylinder engine, mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT transmission. The engine has dual overhead cams and dual continuous variable cam timing, promising both low maintenance and strong fuel economy.

The Spark EV is powered by an electric motor producing up to 400 lb-ft. of torque. This unique drivetrain is backed up by an 8 year 100,000 mile battery warranty helping to alleviate fears about batteries going bad after a few years. Spark EV models are available in 1LT and 2LT trims.

On the outside, the Spark looks sportier than you might expect for a simple urban hatchback, with 'hidden' rear door handles and flamboyant exterior finishes in colors that include Denim, Jalapeno, Lemonade, Salsa and Techno Pink, as well as traditional colors.

Inside, a dash design that's motorcycle-inspired. The look inside is far from economy-car drab. The Spark has space for four, with an upright seating position and a good view out from the front seats, combined with the space to fit two smaller adults in back.

The Spark's layout is quite typical for a very low-cost, front-wheel-drive small car. The suspension follows a MacPherson strut-type arrangement in front, with a torsion-beam setup in back. Stops are provided by front-disc, rear-drum brakes; there's electric power steering; and the Spark runs on low-rolling-resistance tires, which also boost mileage.

Safety is taken seriously and Chevrolet has included a strong roster of safety features that would be impressive in a mid-size luxury car. StabiliTrak stability control is included, as are anti-lock brakes. There are ten standard airbags in the Spark, including front side bags, side-curtain bags and front knee airbags. The Spark even includes GM's OnStar emergency and concierge services.

2014 Chevrolet Spark Model Changes

Chevrolet introduces the brand new Spark EV in 2014. The all-electric version of the spark has a range of about 80 miles and is good for a 0-60 time of just 7.6 seconds, making it far from slow. Equipped with a new DC "combo charger" the spark EV is able to charge the batteries up to 80 percent in a scant 20 minutes. Also new for 2014 is a continuously variable transmission, which boosts fuel economy on gasoline engine sparks up to 30 mpg city and 39 mpg on the highway.

2014 Chevrolet Spark Value

The Spark exemplifies a new breed of "minicar" that are starting to become popular as more carmakers think that there is a future for this size car in American cities and urban centers. At about 14 inches shorter than the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact (in hatchback form), the Spark measures up as longer than a Smart Fortwo or Fiat 500, or about the same length as a base Mini Cooper. Fuel economy is excellent (especially in city driving), parking and maneuverability are easier than in nearly any other vehicle and yet the Spark's four seats give it more flexibility than other cars in this class.

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